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9	Treasures From The DAR Museum A peek into this exciting institution's 300-plus-piece collection of "schoolgirl art." By Olive Blair Graffam

DEPARTMENTS 3 Date Book 3 President's Column,  by Janet Mitchell Fishel 4 Shay's Solutions    by Shay Pendray 6 Trade Secrets 6 In Stitches, by Carole H. Lake 6 Book Review, by Carolyn M. Humes 7 Legends of the Past, by Jill Becker 7 Product News, by Sandy Rodgers 8 Technique, by Jo Gillen 34 Guild News 35 Workshop by Mail 37 Chapter News 38 Volunteer Staff	13	The Face Of Needlework The human form, particularly the facial features, often sets the tone of a stitched design. By Dorothy Lesher
	17	The Appliquéd Face of Needlework A simple project that will help you perfect this prominent feature. By Dorothy Lesher
	19	Puff Balls Some sunny yellow dandelions to spruce up your needlepoint garden. By Sandy Rodgers

23 GeoOrnament, Part 1 Start now, and you can brighten your holidays with dozens of this dazzling decoration. By Linda Reinmiller
The Face Of Needlework, page 13
On the cover: Dorothy Lesher's lovely "Love" creation

A jolly ornament to hang from your tree come Christmas, page 23

29 For The Love Of Needlepoint, Part 3
From scissors to spools of thread, this savory sampler incorporates the tools used in everyday needlework.
By Vickie Naylor

31 Design Primer, Part 1
In the first in a series, the author discusses the style of a design, or the way a subject is portrayed in a piece of needlepoint.
By Mary D. Shipp